I actually kind of think give or take some experience, this is the Backlund we have had for awhile. It's just that for the first time in forever he's been relatively healthy for the whole season.
He's not an elite player that can just step in and play at a high level, even some of the best players need time to get into game shape. He's always been a player that needs momentum and confidence to play well. It's hard to get any rhythm when you miss large parts or training camps and the regular season.
A healthy Backlund is a very big part of this team.
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